ASUS ExpertBook B1
- Date Published: 18 Nov 2021
- Intel Core i5-1135G7
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
- 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
- 256GB SSD
- 16GB DDR4
- 1.73 kg (3.8 lbs)
Specs
- HDD/SSD
- 256GB SSD
- M.2 Slot
- 1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
- RAM
- 16GB DDR4
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro
- Body Material
- Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
- Dimensions
- 358 x 236.5 x 19.4 mm (14.09" x 9.31" x 0.76")
- Weight
- 1.73 kg (3.8 lbs)
- Ports and connectivity
- 1x USB Type-A
- 2x USB Type-A
- 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
- 1x USB Type-C
- Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
- HDMI
- 1.4
- Card Reader
- MicroSD
- Ethernet LAN
- 10/100/1000 Mbit/s
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ax
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Audio jack
- 3.5mm Combo Jack
- Features
- Web camera
- HD with Privacy Shutter
- Backlit keyboard
- Microphone
- Array microphone with Cortana voice-recognition support
- Speakers
- Optical drive
Portability
Review
ASUS ExpertBook B1 in-depth review
Today we have another business solution in our office. It is made from ASUS and comes to compete for the attention of enterprise users, which need security, stability, and to some extent - performance.Indeed, the ExpertBook B1 B1500 doesn't have the tradition of the ThinkPads and Latitudes out there, but it clearly has the potential. ASUS has outfitted their laptop with up to a Core i7-1165G7, and an optional GeForce MX330 graphics card.Besides the hardware, you get two display options. One of them is the safe choice - a 1080p IPS panel, while the other is so bad, that it's not worth considering - a 768p TN display. Once again, we are baffled to see such a display option on a business machine in 2021.Another feature ASUS is really proud of is the upgradability. They claim you [...]
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Pros
- Capable cooling
- Privacy shutter + Fingerprint reader
- Thunderbolt 4 + MicroSD card slot
- No PWM (LM156LF-5L06 (NCP0046))
- Abundance of ports
- Decent upgrade options
Cons
- Low-quality keyboard characters
- Unimpressive battery life
- 53% of sRGB coverage (LM156LF-5L06 (NCP0046))
Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options
A look inside ExpertBook B1 B1500 reveals decent upgrade options. Thankfully, the manufacturer was kind enough to include a 2.5-inch SATA drive mounting hardware inside the packaging.Check out all ASUS ExpertBook B1 B1500 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate There are 10 Phillips-head screws you need to undo before you pry the bottom panel open. Just make sure that you use a plastic tool during the process.2. Battery Here we see a 42Wh battery pack.3. Мemory and storage In terms of memory, you [...]
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